Juneau Lake Cabin

Campground · Alaska · 1 bookable site ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Kenai Mountains-Turnagain Arm National Heritage Area (National Heritage Area) · Restricted Access

1
Bookable site
up to 8
People per site
1,302 ft
Elevation
JUNEAU LAKE CABIN
Photo: JUNEAU LAKE CABIN · Recreation.gov

Overview

Juneau Lake Cabin is a rustic cabin overlooking beautiful Juneau Lake, providing access to fishing, hunting, hiking and wildlife viewing opportunities. The cabin can be accessed by hiking, biking, skiing, horseback, snowmobile or floatplane. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.

Recreation

Visitors enjoy boating and fishing for rainbow trout, whitefish, burbot and grayling in Juneau Lake. A canoe with paddles is provided at the cabin. Fishing equipment is not provided and permits are required to fish or hunt in the state, click here to learn more about Alaska Department of Fish & Game regulations.

Hunting of various wildlife is popular along the trail and in the surrounding area.

Facilities

The log cabin has bunk space for six and a maximum occupancy of eight people. It is equipped with -counter space, a table, benches and a wood stove for heat. A splitting maul and saw are available. An outhouse is also provided.

There is no electricity, potable water, mattresses, bedding, cooking utensils, or cut firewood at the cabin. Visitors should bring sleeping bags and pads, a cook stove, cooking gear and food. Water taken from the lake should be treated or boiled before consumption.

Natural Features

The cabin is located north of Sterling Highway on the eastern shore of Juneau Lake, at an elevation of 1,300 feet. It is surrounded by a spruce and birch forest overlooking the lake and surrounding mountains. A variety of wildlife makes its home in the area.

For more information on access and regulations pertaining to this cabin, trail conditions, safety precautions and outdoor safety and ethics, please contact the Seward Ranger District.

The facts

  • Season: Year Round — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
  • 1 bookable site
  • Up to 8 people per site
  • Loops: AREA JUNEAU LAKE CABIN

Site types

  • 1 Cabin Nonelectric

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1 campsite at Juneau Lake Cabin

Check-in 12:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
S08AREA JUNEAU LAKE CABINCabin Nonelectric—Gravel—8

Getting there

https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/chugach/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=13398&actid=51Access by trail or floatplane. From the Resurrection Pass South Trailhead, at milepost 53.2 on Sterling Highway, hike 9.5 miles to the cabin. From the Resurrection Pass North Trailhead, at milepost 4 on Resurrection Creek Road, hike 29.3 miles to the cabin. Maps are available online or by calling the Seward Ranger District at 907-288-3178.


Winter travelers need to be able to evaluate avalanche and over-ice travel conditions. For more current travel conditions call the district office. The trail is closed to horse/pack stock from April 1 to June 30, and is open to over-snow motorized vehicles from Dec. 1 to April 30 every other winter season, beginning with the winter of 2007-2008. It is closed to motorized vehicles every other winter season beginning with the 2008-2009 winter season.

Learn more about Resurrection North and Resurrection South Trails.

60.57617, -149.87190 · 60°34'34.2"N 149°52'18.8"W

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Typical weather

Typically 69°F in Jul, down to 24°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F243137485967696757443127
Low °F91414263341474437271712
Precip in————————————

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

Reservations can be made the day of arrival or up to 180 days in advance, for three consecutive days maximum per person from May 15 to Aug. 31. Only one change per reservation for all Alaska cabins is allowed. Change is defined as a modification to the start or end date of the reservation; after one change has been made, if additional changes are desired, the customer must cancel the current reservation and re-book the new dates. If you cancel a cabin reservation within 14 days of your scheduled arrival date, you will be charged the $10 service fee and forfeit the first night's recreation use fee. No-shows, early departures, or cancellations after the scheduled arrival date are not entitled to a refund. Cancellations for single night use for Alaska cabins will not be assessed a service fee.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about Juneau Lake Cabin

Can you reserve a site at Juneau Lake Cabin?
Yes, Juneau Lake Cabin is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Juneau Lake Cabin have?
1 site.

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Juneau Lake Cabin also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Juneau Lake Cabin's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • Per night prices range from $50-75 (2018 prices) depending on season. Cabin fees are based on non-peak/peak season/day. Seasons vary by cabin. A non-refundable service fee will be added to each reservation by Recreation.gov

USDA Forest Service's own page

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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